Rachmaninov by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral

🎵 This candlelit concert experience is brought to you by CityMusic Promotions Ltd. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series.

Tickets for Rachmaninov by Candlelight in Edinburgh
🎫 Band AA ticket for 1
🎫 Band A ticket for 1
🎫 Band B ticket for 1
🎫 Band C ticket for 1
🎫 Band D ticket for 1 (Restricted or No View)   
You will automatically be assigned the best possible seating within each band.

Highlights
🎼 Stunning programme of Rachmaninov piano works
🎻 Exceptional classical performances from renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith
⭐ The perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers
⛪ The beautiful St Giles Cathedral will be the location for this experience/in the heart of Edinburgh

General Info
📅 Date: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approximately 60 minutes
📍 Location: St Giles Cathedral
👤 Age requirement: CityMusic Promotions events are not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old (babies will not be admitted)

Concert Details
Experience an enchanting candlelit piano recital within the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. This special evening offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich, passionate sound world of Sergei Rachmaninov in one of the city’s most atmospheric settings. The programme features the dramatic Piano Sonata No. 2 in its revised version, alongside a selection from the celebrated Preludes Op. 23 — works that reveal the full expressive power of Rachmaninov’s writing, from moments of intimate reflection to sweeping virtuosity. The evening also includes Tchaikovsky’s evocative October from 'The Seasons' and the dazzling Flight of the Bumblebee in Rachmaninov’s thrilling arrangement of the Rimsky-Korsakov classic.

Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

Programme
Rachmaninov – Piano Sonata No. 2 (revised version)
Rachmaninov – Preludes Op. 23 (selection)
Tchaikovsky – October (from *The Seasons*)
Rachmaninov/Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee

About the Artist
Warren Mailley-Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences drawn to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He attracted international attention in 2015 through his remarkable achievement of performing the complete solo piano works of Chopin from memory. His career has taken him across the globe, with solo performances throughout Europe, Australia, China and the USA. He has given acclaimed recitals at Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation, Warren gives over 200 performances annually and has more than 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.